The Tinmouth Statement of Values has been edited with the help of many in our community who have joined the discussion. We'd like to continue to strengthen and solidify this proposal by finalizing the statement wording so we can join other communities around the state that have answered the call of Governor Scott's A Proclamation of Inclusion from May 7, 2021: https://governor.vermont.gov/sites/scott/files/documents/21-062%20Inclusion%20Week.pdf
Please join us at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, June 15 at the Old Creamery (just before the Community Fund scholarship awards at 7:00pm) to add/edit as needed and create a final statement.
Here is the current draft version:
"The Town of Tinmouth upholds a culture of inclusion, and welcomes all persons; regardless of race, color, religion, political affiliation, ancestry, national origin, income, wealth, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, disability, gender identity, and gender expression; and will protect these classes to the fullest extent of the law.
As a town we commit to fair and equal treatment of everyone in our community and formally condemn discrimination in all of its forms.
The Town of Tinmouth has been and will continue to be a place where individuals can live freely and express their opinions."
We are compiling suggestions for practical ways to help Tinmouth be more inclusive, and would like to continue to generate and collect these ideas such as: 1) demystifying Town Meeting which can be intimidating for first time attendees; especially those unfamiliar with Robert's Rules of Order, 2) engaging the youth of our community to sit on town commissions and boards as active or advisory members, 3) exploring a diversity and equity commission, 4) exploring small scale housing and business in local zoning, 5) an annual Tinmouth Town Day event.
We'd love to have you join us for this quick meeting Tuesday evening (feedback by email or FPF is also welcomed) so we can create a final draft of our statement.
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